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Young fir trees in a grassy tree farm under a clear blue sky

Rust Mite Check

Hemlock rust mite populations are are particularly high right now in some areas of WNC.This week's temperatures have been quite cool and our March was dry. Hemlock rust mite populations are known to…

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Fall 2024 Christmas Tree Update IPM Christmas Tree Notes

Weather Trends: Hot and Dry Summers Here to Stay Skip to Weather Trends: Hot and Dry Summers Here to StayAccording to the NOAA, the southeastern US has experienced a decreasing trend in rainfall…

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Ai Per Acre Worksheet

Many equations that calculate the necessary chemical formulation of active ingredient (ai) per acre in Christmas tree fields do not take into account the volume of trees within the area to be…

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Fraser Fir Grafting Workshop

Fraser Fir Grafting Workshop Thursday, March 9, 2023 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Upper Mountain Research Station 8004 NC Hwy 88 Laurel Springs, NC 28644NC State University Christmas Tree Genetics program,…

Image shows drooping, frost-killed new growth on 2 to 4 foot Turkish and Trojan firs.

The 2020 Spring Freeze, Christmas Tree Injury, & Pruning Response.

I am writing this on May 12, 2020. It is the fourth morning in a row with frost at my house. Regionally, temperatures dipped into the low 30's Saturday and Sunday nights with some weather stations…

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Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh

Printer Friendly VersionFollow These Tips to Keep Your Tree Fresh, Fragrant and SafeMake a fresh cut.Straight across the base of the tree, cut off approximately one-half inch before placing the tree…

Rows of young evergreen trees planted in a grassy clearing with taller forest behind

North Carolina Christmas Trees by the Numbers

5-6 million:Christmas trees harvested annually$100 millionEstimated wholesale value of Christmas tree crops harvested. The retail value is $250 million or more.30,000+:Approximate Christmas tree…